Most people destroy their career in which they spent years to build. In many instances, your hard work for years in building your career can be dashed to the ground by indulging in some practices which creates negative consequences.

Your success in the corporate world is highly determined by your capacity to understand how things are being down and the expectations.

You hardly see where the corporate do’s and don’t are boldly written. It is when it has been violated that you will know that there was such. But never make yourself an scapegoat.

Here are some of the major things that can enhance your career in today’s work place.

1. Avoid office politics.

Learn to stick to strategies that you will be proud to discuss in front of your colleagues. Avoid every behind-the-scene manipulations that would make you embarrassed, if brought to light.

2. Don’t say what you are not willing to do.

Always be realistic about the result you are willing to deliver. One danger you should avoid is to over promise and under deliver. Doing these will keep you in a relaxed state towards the achieved of your goals.

Learn to volunteer for new assignment and make sure it is given the best of care and attention. Definitely you will gradually start making yourself indispensable.

6. Improve your emotional intelligence.

Lack of emotional intelligence will do more harm than good to your career. Learn to be in control of your emotions, no matter the situation you may find yourself.

Avoid outburst with your fellow colleagues, never look down on anyone, and learn to listen to what others have to say without interruption. These shows a personality with a well developed emotional intelligence and self-control.

#5 is often missed by too many folks. Volunteering is a great way to connect on a deeper level with others. I know you were talking about volunteering on assignments and projects, but I am talking about volunteering for committees and in the community. You wouldn’t believe the connections you make and who takes notice.